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Pot smokers are skinnier: study

People who smoke marijuana have smaller waists and are less likely to have insulin resistance, according to a controversial US study.

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Arthritis linked to female smokers

Compared with never-smokers, women who puff between one and seven cigarettes a day have a 2.31-fold higher chance of developing arthritis, research shows.

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Expectant mums relying on supplements

A study says many new and expectant mothers had inadequate knowledge of food and nutrition and are relying on vitamin supplements.

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Magic mushrooms could treat depression

The psychedelic ingredient found in magic mushrooms could be an effective depression treatment, according to a leading UK psychiatrist.

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Sleeping tablets could improve memory

Taking commonly prescribed sleeping tablets could help our brains build up memories, according to a US study.

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Many sex partners, higher substance abuse risk

The more people a young person has sex with, the more likely they are to develop alcohol and cannabis dependence, according to a New Zealand study.

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New pill to undo alcohol damage: research

US scientists have developed a drug that could lower a person's blood alcohol content (BAC) and reduce liver damage after a big night on the booze.

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Cannabis now a stroke risk

Researchers believe their research of 160 stroke patients shows cannabis users are 2.3 times more likely to have a stroke than other patients.

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Cannabis found to lower IQ of young

Cannabis can lower the IQ of young teenagers and may cause permanent mental impairment, research has shown.

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How smoking damages your love life

There's nothing sexy about bad breath, stained fingernails and a total disregard for your partner's lungs. Read on to find out just how smoking can send your...

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Quit smoking for your kids

Adults who smoke don't just harm their own bodies — research shows that they're also putting their children at increased risk of respiratory disease and...

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Seven things to do instead of smoking

Want to really quit this time? You're going to need distraction.

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Women use illegal drugs, too tired for sex

Women are taking drugs to get through the day and are too tired for sex

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Study: Dessert cravings similar to cocaine addiction

Ice-cream lovers and cocaine addicts exhibit similar behaviour when it comes to cravings, according to a US study released today.

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Cocaine found on one in 10 pound notes

More than one in 10 bank notes circulating in Britain carry traces of cocaine as use of the illicit drug increases across Britain, the government says.

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Are you drinking too much?

What do women need to know about alcohol and its impact on our health? In response to your questions, the experts tell it like it is. By Sarah Marinos.

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Drugs and their effects

Australia is a drug-using society. The most common drugs used are alcohol, coffee, nicotine and various medications. Less commonly used are illegal drugs such...

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Social networking teens more likely to abuse drugs, alcohol

Parents have been warned of the dangers of social networking for years but now there is yet another reason to keep you kids offline — a new study has...

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Mitch Winehouse's campaign continues

Amy Winehouse's father Mitch is to meet with British government officials on Thursday as he steps up his campaign for a rehabilitation clinic in his...

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Drugs: what's safe in pregnancy?

While you probably think nothing of taking an aspirin for a headache or dosing yourself up with cold remedies, now you're expecting, its not quite that simple.

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